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I interviewed my grandfather to find out more about life in Italy back in the 50s.

We had a talk about his childhood, family, and his time in the military.

I interviewed My mom, Elizabeth Irwin, about her life as a child, how she grew up, and Some of her favorite memories throughout her life.

David Milnes talks with his student, Christopher De La Rosa (16) about how music transformed his life and how his life transformed into his music. They have many recollections which sparks many emotions throughout the interview. Both elaborate on their...

Joe Picone sits down to interview his grandmother Maria Lacroce about her life. She was born in Italy, immigrated to the USA in 1954 and spent her childhood in South Philadelphia.

Father talks about his life growing up in Italy vs. the life of kids now in America

Robert Hellenga (78) talks with Joseph Lennon (51) about their friendship of 34 years. Hellenga taught Lennon from 1986-1990, and was his mentor. They talked about literature, pens, music, Italian food, and Knox College. Hellenga is in hospice with neuroendocrine...

In this interview recorded on November 28th, 2021, Valmir Mirville (16) interviews his mother Nadege Mirville (40) about her past experiences in Haiti as well as some experiences with marriage and motherhood. Nadege talks about how she meets Jean Mirville,...

I interview my dad on his boat

My grandfather answers questions about his fathers trip and life in America as an immigrant

John Mark is my uncle. He has a head injury from a ladder falling on him when he was a carpenter, and he can no longer work due too diablity. He talks about the 6 months spent in jail, and...

My mom talked about her family’s past and her family’s immigration to New York from Italy. She really presents a story about the “American Dream”

Talked to my mother about about family in the past and what our family has become now

I (Emily Rudolph,16) interviewed my grandma Eleanor Sapienza (74) on November 25, 2017 in EHT, NJ. I learned a lot that I did now know about her. She shared her first memory and most recent memory. In addition, she told...

In this interview, my mother and I have spoken about her experiences and how they have been inspiring to me

Taylor Myers interviewing Sofia Solianyk as freshman at the University of Detroit Mercy. Two 18 year old new friends in the Architecture program asking about international lifestyles and differences of cultures.

Khalima Cottman,17, interviews her mother about the passing of her father. Crystal DeBerry, mother of 3, recalls the day that her fiancé Troy Cottman was murdered in their family home. She discusses everything from how they met, to the day...

Michael Brant DeMaria (48) and his father Francesco DeMaria (81) talk about fathers, sons, art and life.

Interviewing my grandmother, Elisabetta, who immigrated from Italy to America with 8 children and one on the way.

In this test recording Alexander Adair at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Alexander Adair is in 11th grade and is studying English 3 Honors.

It's our first interview, for me and my Mom, and we get to talking all about growing up in South Philadelphia in a row home on 11th and Porter. My Mom shares how her father was killed in World War...

Christian Escudero interviewed his grandmother, Carmela Escudero who is 77 years old from Pola, Italy. In the interview she explains her early life in Italy and the lessons she has learned on her way to the United States.

This is my nonna and she was born in Italy. she tells ms about growing up in Italy and then America

Savaneh Lamin, who goes by Lamin, talks about his arduous journey from the Ivory Coast to Libya and then crossing the sea to be rescued by a Ship. Once rescued by a ship he was brought to Italy and then...